Giants' Osi Umenyiora issues challenge to Trent Richardson

Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson rushes past Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Jameel McClain for a touchdown during the first half of their game in Baltimore earlier this season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

MOBILE, Alabama - New York Giants veteran defensive end Osi Umenyiora issued a challenge to Cleveland Browns rookie running back Trent Richardson, according to ESPN New York.com.

"If (Trent) looks on tape and he thinks he sees some candy, come try and get it," Umenyiora said Friday.

Umenyiora's challenge came in response to comments Richardson made earlier in the week.

"I think that if we cover the edges and run hard, no doing all this juking and that, one move and go, I think we can have success in the running game," Richardson said.

The Giants currently rank 22nd in the NFL in rushing defense, allowing 118.3 yards per game.

Meanwhile, Richardson missed practice Friday to be with his girlfriend during the birth of his third child.

Browns coach Pat Shurmur said Richardson will travel with the team and play in Sunday's game.